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white house for early nomination do not appear to have a special ideological profile. for that i say hooray. the nominations are of course just the first step because of the senate's role to advise and consent it certainly makes sense for the white house to consult with senators before the nomination is finalized. and for district judges at least there's a tradition of considerable senatorial courtesy. but courtesy is one thing. for the president to totally abdicate his constitutional power to nominate is not wise. and those who want to submit only one name for the president's consideration rather than three or a panel are asking the preses to totally abdicate his role in the process. the president should rightfully refuse such entreaties. presidents, however, still has to get his nominees confirmed. the 41 republicans in the senate sent president obama a letter on march 2nd in which they said "we look forward to working with you as you consider nominees for the federal judiciary." they went on to say that unfortunately the judicial appointments process has become need
white house for early nomination do not appear to have a special ideological profile. for that i say hooray. the nominations are of course just the first step because of the senate's role to advise and consent it certainly makes sense for the white house to consult with senators before the nomination is finalized. and for district judges at least there's a tradition of considerable senatorial courtesy. but courtesy is one thing. for the president to totally abdicate his constitutional power to...
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bush, and barack obama. white house correspondents dinner speeches saturday evening on c-span and c-span.org, or listen on the free c-span radio app. changed sincehas c-span began 41 years ago. but our mission continues. to provide an unfiltered view of government. already this year, we brought you primary election coverage, the presidential impeachment process, and the federal response to the coronavirus. watch all of c-span's public affairs programs on television, online, or on our free radio app, and be part of the national conversation through c-span's daily "washington journal" programs, or through our social media feeds. c-span, created by private industry, america's table television company, and brought to you provider. -- brought to you by your television provider. "washington journal primetime." for the next hour, a special edition of "washington journal." your questions and comments about the coronavirus epidemic start now. host: on this friday evening, we welcome you to another edition of the wash
bush, and barack obama. white house correspondents dinner speeches saturday evening on c-span and c-span.org, or listen on the free c-span radio app. changed sincehas c-span began 41 years ago. but our mission continues. to provide an unfiltered view of government. already this year, we brought you primary election coverage, the presidential impeachment process, and the federal response to the coronavirus. watch all of c-span's public affairs programs on television, online, or on our free radio...
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but no one in the obama white house had that idea because we lost the idea that government is not about complying with rules. it is about people making things happen. susan: two more stops on the history tour. you write that after world war ii they held power into the big cities. for executives in those cities, organized public unions were a better alternative. philip: that's right. probably the first collective bargaining law that was authorized was put in place by wagoner in new york because he thought the public unions would be a more pliable interest group than tammany hall. and by giving him collective bargaining then all the power of the jobs went to them. i don't know whether they were more pliable or not, i don't know how bad tammany was. there are books on the party machines that argued they were actually quite effective in their own corrupt way in making things happen. but that was a deal with the devil that politicians made. susan: last is something you alluded to earlier in the executive order that changed everything. what did he sign? philip: it was authorized and issued by
but no one in the obama white house had that idea because we lost the idea that government is not about complying with rules. it is about people making things happen. susan: two more stops on the history tour. you write that after world war ii they held power into the big cities. for executives in those cities, organized public unions were a better alternative. philip: that's right. probably the first collective bargaining law that was authorized was put in place by wagoner in new york because...
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., a couple of serious were given, and he said, if president obama was white and unemployment was what it was for black americans, 14%, he said blacks would be marching around the white house because they would not stand for it. he was almost laughing when i read the article. he said, you know, the president knows we will give deference to him. we will give him a break. you tell me how that body is not irrelevant if he admits they are not holding president obama accountable as previous presidents because of the color of his skin. unemployment is the highest it has been for black americans since 1984. 14.3%. almost double the national average. you and i have spoken about problems going back to the 1960's. the trend was seen here. a baby being born out of wedlock. where are we today? it is worse. why is it members of the congressional caucus, black representatives to congress, why are they not looking at policies to empower blacks and prevent this from happening? not policies of victimization saying, what will the government give me next? that is not empowerment. >> right after the elect
., a couple of serious were given, and he said, if president obama was white and unemployment was what it was for black americans, 14%, he said blacks would be marching around the white house because they would not stand for it. he was almost laughing when i read the article. he said, you know, the president knows we will give deference to him. we will give him a break. you tell me how that body is not irrelevant if he admits they are not holding president obama accountable as previous...
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party in the white house so the republicans can explore the wilderness for a long time to come. [applause] tomorrow, and in the days and months ahead, we will say more about the important work that lies ahead for the dlc. to " tony blair, we have a lot still to do. we have a new wave of ideas to put forward, and a new generation of democrats -- the democrats to bloom. like rachel store to you will hear from an -- who you will hear from in a few minutes. the moment we stopped counting ourselves to take on tough issues -- the moment we stop challenging ourselves to take on tough issues, we miss the chance to prove to the american people that we will not stop fighting for real change. tonight is a chance to remember how we got here, and to pay tribute to the great insurgency al from started to modernize progressive government, made the world safe, and help find the road to victory out of the agony of defeat. this morning, a journalist wrote a loving tribute entitled "al from wom." -- won. democrats won, and the country one. -- won. the progress we have one has been its own best rew
party in the white house so the republicans can explore the wilderness for a long time to come. [applause] tomorrow, and in the days and months ahead, we will say more about the important work that lies ahead for the dlc. to " tony blair, we have a lot still to do. we have a new wave of ideas to put forward, and a new generation of democrats -- the democrats to bloom. like rachel store to you will hear from an -- who you will hear from in a few minutes. the moment we stopped counting...
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commanders and the joint chiefs of staff at the white house. he talked about the need to ensure a smooth transition to the trump administration and thanked the military leaders further service. -- for their service. happy new year, everybody. let me begin by thanking ash carter, our secretary of defense. by -- alsoe chair the and all of the commanders here. the purpose of this meeting, something i do on a regular
commanders and the joint chiefs of staff at the white house. he talked about the need to ensure a smooth transition to the trump administration and thanked the military leaders further service. -- for their service. happy new year, everybody. let me begin by thanking ash carter, our secretary of defense. by -- alsoe chair the and all of the commanders here. the purpose of this meeting, something i do on a regular
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it is a self reversal from the presidentpted from barack obama, who voluntarily released more than 6 million white house visitor records, even as his administration fought successfully in federal court for the right to keep some of that information secret. host: we have got some calls coming in. first, let's go to carol calling from san diego, california on the republican line. what is on your mind, carol? caller: i am sorry, that was not what i was calling about. host: by all means, go right ahead. caller: i think the fact that they are a limiting prescriptions by people who are in real need, like in california, you only get a seven-day prescription, it is absurd. a have to really need have these renewals over and over again. last year, i was at kaiser, and i was going on vacation, and i had to take a prescription, and low and behold, they cut it in half because of the new restrictions relative to opiates. on vacation -- and we are on the border country, so there are a lot of illegal drugs coming through, i am sure. getpeople with real need these short-term prescriptions, and i thin
it is a self reversal from the presidentpted from barack obama, who voluntarily released more than 6 million white house visitor records, even as his administration fought successfully in federal court for the right to keep some of that information secret. host: we have got some calls coming in. first, let's go to carol calling from san diego, california on the republican line. what is on your mind, carol? caller: i am sorry, that was not what i was calling about. host: by all means, go right...
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join first lady michelle obama as she receives the official white house christmas tree. toward the white house and see this year's decorations. see craft projects with military families visiting the white house and finally the tree lighting ceremony on the national lawn. at 8:40 p.m., hear from john boehner on the trump presidency and his time in the congress. at 9:40 p.m., attended the portrait unveiling of outgoing senator minority leader harry reid, democrat of nevada. speakers include hillary clinton, joe biden and charles schumer. on sunday at 12:30 p.m. eastern, we want hear from retiring member of congress charles rangel of new york than a 2:10 p.m. on the shakespeare theater on capitol hill, we take you to the romeo and juliet wrongful death among trial were supreme court justice samuel alito serves as presiding judge and his 6:30 p.m., a look at the career of vice president-elect mike
join first lady michelle obama as she receives the official white house christmas tree. toward the white house and see this year's decorations. see craft projects with military families visiting the white house and finally the tree lighting ceremony on the national lawn. at 8:40 p.m., hear from john boehner on the trump presidency and his time in the congress. at 9:40 p.m., attended the portrait unveiling of outgoing senator minority leader harry reid, democrat of nevada. speakers include...
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. >> president obama and the -- in the white house rose garden this afternoon remarking on the 74-26 vote in the senate moments ago improve -- approving the measure increasing the nation's debt limit. the house passed the bill yesterday, 269-161. the president focusing on the bipartisan compromise needed to reach agreement on the bill and a jobs agenda. he's expected to sign the debt agreementfood. a lot of events related to the agreement in the senate on the debt ceiling. we are going to bring those things to you. we'll hear from house minority leader nancy pelosi in a few moments, senate republicans scheduled to speak at 2:00 p.m. eastern. right now, comments from senate democrats from just a short time ago. >> the debate was long, it wasn't easy. for weeks the american people have watched and wondered if congress could get its job done. we got it done and brought our economy back from the brink of disaster. in the end, the two sides came together. neither side got what they wanted, each side laments some things we had to give up, but that's the way it is. it's that way because tha
. >> president obama and the -- in the white house rose garden this afternoon remarking on the 74-26 vote in the senate moments ago improve -- approving the measure increasing the nation's debt limit. the house passed the bill yesterday, 269-161. the president focusing on the bipartisan compromise needed to reach agreement on the bill and a jobs agenda. he's expected to sign the debt agreementfood. a lot of events related to the agreement in the senate on the debt ceiling. we are going to...
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in the obama administration. does that tell you about the previous administration? >> well, i think the previous had their own objectives. i think the sense is that president obama worked very hard first couple of years in congress. becamecans took over, he more executive than trying to work on the legislative side. >> what prepared you for this? >> i'm not sure anyone prepares you for this. you have to try to come in with this humble perspective as possible. bewing that there's going to members of congress that rupp set or members of the executive branch upset. is to help make sure that you navigate the process. >> you well know, this is a town with lot of egos. of egos ine lot washington d.c.. be frustrating sometimes. hopefully the people on our team try to advanceto agenda.ident's making sure america is strong again on the international stage. president's twitter account. does he give you heads up that say i will focus on this? >> sure he does. many occasions he'll say, i'm thinking about tweeting on this sub
in the obama administration. does that tell you about the previous administration? >> well, i think the previous had their own objectives. i think the sense is that president obama worked very hard first couple of years in congress. becamecans took over, he more executive than trying to work on the legislative side. >> what prepared you for this? >> i'm not sure anyone prepares you for this. you have to try to come in with this humble perspective as possible. bewing that...
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during the obama administration, i could reach out to the white house for help. have a doj that has made it abundantly clear that civil rights is not its priority. forhanges a lot of things departments that need to be enforced on when it comes to civil rights, and to two apartments that are trying to do the right thing and are on their own, to the point that we have been willing to engage people who had worked in the previous department of justice to help us because we know we are not going to get help from washington today. so those are some of the steps that can be taken. issues are going to be with us for a long time. i can promise that i have walked through the community and understand what is at stake to getting it right. >> i'm going to go back up the other way, so go ahead. i am a first-year poly sigh major. i'm really interested in terms and issues that straddle political and actual reality. for example, someone who lives by the mexican border might feel that immigrants are taking their jobs. may not have a beach we can run on. in the election that unites
during the obama administration, i could reach out to the white house for help. have a doj that has made it abundantly clear that civil rights is not its priority. forhanges a lot of things departments that need to be enforced on when it comes to civil rights, and to two apartments that are trying to do the right thing and are on their own, to the point that we have been willing to engage people who had worked in the previous department of justice to help us because we know we are not going to...
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barack obama is no longer president of the united states. the next day, january 21, this man asked the same question. is barack obama here russian mark -- here? no. he is no longer here. the third day the same marine he says excuse me is barack obama here? he sighs and says sir he is no longer president. the man with a twinkle in his eye says i just love hearing you say it. [applause] the marine salutes. see you tomorrow center. morning is coming. it is thanks to you. god bless the united states of america. [applause] >> on the next washington journal the 2016 presidential contest in the aftermath of the emmanuel ame church shooting. we will take your calls on facebook and twitter. washington journal on c-span. >> sitting front left over the chamber
barack obama is no longer president of the united states. the next day, january 21, this man asked the same question. is barack obama here russian mark -- here? no. he is no longer here. the third day the same marine he says excuse me is barack obama here? he sighs and says sir he is no longer president. the man with a twinkle in his eye says i just love hearing you say it. [applause] the marine salutes. see you tomorrow center. morning is coming. it is thanks to you. god bless the united...
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the obama administration has since back tracked and attempted to down play its role regarding the sent sulls. and to his credit, the current secretary of commerce, gary locke, has expressed his intention to not seek control of the 2010 census to the white house during his confirmation hearings. the u.s. constitution, article one, section two, clause three, as modified by section two of the 14th amendment requires a population census every 10 years to serve as the basis for reapportioning seats in the house of representatives. the constitution stipulates that the he nume rations to be conducted in such manner as they, congress, shall be law direct. congress through title 13 of u.s. code has delegated this responsibility to the secretary of commerce and within the department of commerce to the bureau of the census. let me be very clear on this point. the constitution stipulates that congress shall direct how the census is to be conducted and congress delegated this responsibility to the bureau of the census, not the office of the white house chief of staff. the united states census shoul
the obama administration has since back tracked and attempted to down play its role regarding the sent sulls. and to his credit, the current secretary of commerce, gary locke, has expressed his intention to not seek control of the 2010 census to the white house during his confirmation hearings. the u.s. constitution, article one, section two, clause three, as modified by section two of the 14th amendment requires a population census every 10 years to serve as the basis for reapportioning seats...
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sarah: when it comes to military where the white house does play a role. on that front, the trump administration has authorized far fewer flights for senior government officials than the obama administration did during the same time period and we are continuing to look at ways to bring that back where the white house has that direct control and authority. do you want to at least condemn some of the sent mepts that the president to your knowledge does not share? sarah: we don't agree with those comments but whether or not i'm going to get into the back and forth, we are here to focus on the president and the president's agenda. reporter: you said the white house is not aware but at least one of those flights a senior adviser, kellyanne conway was flying with him on a private flight. are you looking into that? sarah: the white house doesn't authorize those private charter flights. we are doing an internal review of all private charter flights as well as an i.g. review. reporter: if the president is watching this coverage in puerto rico, is he satisfied with
sarah: when it comes to military where the white house does play a role. on that front, the trump administration has authorized far fewer flights for senior government officials than the obama administration did during the same time period and we are continuing to look at ways to bring that back where the white house has that direct control and authority. do you want to at least condemn some of the sent mepts that the president to your knowledge does not share? sarah: we don't agree with those...
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house more times than in the whole eight years of the obama administration. reporter: what does that tell you about the previous administration? marc: i think the previous administration had their own objectives. i think the sense is that president obama worked hard his first couple years in congress. the republicans took over, i think his focus became more executive and trng to work on the legislative side. i hope for us, we continue to work through the legislative process throughout. reporter: what prepared you for this? marc: i'm not sure if anything prepares you for this. you have to come into this with possible knowing that there will be congress members who are upset. your job is to help make sure that you navigate the process and deliver on the president's agenda as best as possible. reporter: this is a town with a lot of egos. marc: there are a lot of egos in washington, d.c.. a lot of people who look for their own intention. that can be frustrating sometimes. hopefully, the people on our team are here to do it to advance the president's agenda. make
house more times than in the whole eight years of the obama administration. reporter: what does that tell you about the previous administration? marc: i think the previous administration had their own objectives. i think the sense is that president obama worked hard his first couple years in congress. the republicans took over, i think his focus became more executive and trng to work on the legislative side. i hope for us, we continue to work through the legislative process throughout....
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signed, barack obama, the white ouse, june 21, 2016. the speaker pro tempore: referred to the committee on foreign affairs and ordered printed. the chair lays before the house a message. the clerk: to the congress of the united states. section 202-d of the national emergencies act 50 u.s.c. 1622-d provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the president publishes in the federal register and transmits to the congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. in accordance with this provision, i have sent to the federal register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to north korea that was declared in executive order 13466 of june , 2008, expanded in scope in executive order 13551 of august 30, 2010, addressed further an executive order 13570 of april 18, 2011, further extended in scope in executive order 13687 of january 2, 2015, and under which additio
signed, barack obama, the white ouse, june 21, 2016. the speaker pro tempore: referred to the committee on foreign affairs and ordered printed. the chair lays before the house a message. the clerk: to the congress of the united states. section 202-d of the national emergencies act 50 u.s.c. 1622-d provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the president publishes in the federal register and transmits to...
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brian: so, you were in the obama white house, you have been in the trump white house. major: bush white house, clinton white house. brian: people that like donald trump think that president obama was given a pass by the media. major: they do. brian: you know these people up close. do you know anyone in the media, mainstream, if that is what you want to call it, that likes donald trump? and do you know anyone from your time in the white house that liked barack obama? major: let me answer it this way. i like them both in a general, generic sense. brian: but you know what i'm talking about. you know the chatter about -- once the cameras go off, or people stop and say, i can't stand this man, versus, i really like this guy, i'm happy he is president. major: so, you're going to think that this is a dodge, and i will accept that as criticism. one of the things i have done in my career -- i've worked in places that are, let us say, different. i worked at the "washington times," fox, cnn, cbs, i've written cover stories that as a freelance journalist for the "weekly standard"
brian: so, you were in the obama white house, you have been in the trump white house. major: bush white house, clinton white house. brian: people that like donald trump think that president obama was given a pass by the media. major: they do. brian: you know these people up close. do you know anyone in the media, mainstream, if that is what you want to call it, that likes donald trump? and do you know anyone from your time in the white house that liked barack obama? major: let me answer it this...
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the welcoming ceremony for the officially obama's welcome him to the white house. 4:00, a mass and canonization at the basilica. from capitol hill when the pope makes henstridge -- history addressing a joint congress. on friday, from new york, the pope addresses the u.n. ater, the pontiff will hold thei-religious service at world trade center. follow the hopes -- pope's trip to the u.s. live on c-span. >> "washington journal" continues. host: the candidates for the president, democrats, me and new newshire today -- meet in hampshire. i starting by that 9:30. we will bring you coverage live, until then, we will go to open phones. if you want to let us know your thoughts, (202) 748-8000 for democrats. (202) 748-8001 for republicans. (202) 745-8002 for independents. by the way, if you are in new hampshire, we have a presence there. our c-span 2016 bus is there. it is parked at the red arrow diner, if you live in new hampshire, you probably know with others. if you would like to learn about the work of c-span, please feel free to do so. sherry from florida of first, democrats line. thanks for calli
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[laughter] >> [unintelligible] >> president obama with business leaders at the white house. the associated press reports that the attorney for general motors urged a judge to approve the plan. the only other option would have horrific consequences for everyone. we spoke with edward montgomery this morning. this is about half an hour. >> well, edward montgomery. -- welcome. he has taken on this task from his former post at the university of maryland, where he served as dean. what is your job mission? >> my job is to try to bring together people from the communities that have been impacted by the significant decline in the auto industry that has occurred over the course of the last eight years. to work with state government and local officials to figure out what they need for moving forward and also had to plan for a recovery and expansion and new job creation opportunities. if to work with the various federal agencies to make certain that the resources made available are used to help these communities, to cut through red tape to make sure they get access to those resources. >
[laughter] >> [unintelligible] >> president obama with business leaders at the white house. the associated press reports that the attorney for general motors urged a judge to approve the plan. the only other option would have horrific consequences for everyone. we spoke with edward montgomery this morning. this is about half an hour. >> well, edward montgomery. -- welcome. he has taken on this task from his former post at the university of maryland, where he served as dean....
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the youth vote, and did president obama reached the peak of how many younger voters showed up on election night itself of bac in 2008118% was in that -- in 2008 when 18% was in that demographic. we are looking at the white voters and the relationship with the democratic party. we have seen white working-class voters backing away from the the last 20party for a lo or 30 years. how do those white voters turn out and actually vote? >> anything that would surprise you? >> a couple of the races in which really strong candidates to have done a really great campaigns look like they're going to come up a little bit short. in the arizona senate contests, richard is one of the better candidates we have seen. both states tilt toward republicans. i do not they're going to get it over the 50% mark. the difference between a reasonable percentage of democrats with the situation is largely awash in a good night with a good and that a up seats. >> be sure to visit the new campaign to thousand on website. it has the latest events from the campaign trail -- 2012 website. it has the latest events from the ca
the youth vote, and did president obama reached the peak of how many younger voters showed up on election night itself of bac in 2008118% was in that -- in 2008 when 18% was in that demographic. we are looking at the white voters and the relationship with the democratic party. we have seen white working-class voters backing away from the the last 20party for a lo or 30 years. how do those white voters turn out and actually vote? >> anything that would surprise you? >> a couple of...
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race became the subtext of projections like the famous accusation that obama hates white people. this created an open season on obama. he was a foreigner and therefore, a illegitimate president. he was a muslim. as late as september of 2015, 30 3% of republicans nationally believed obama was a secret muslim, according to his cnn survey. and muslims where the new enemy of the u.s., the successors to struggles against nazi-ism and communism. muslims were fighting the u.s. abroad and at home through terrorism. obama was on their side. he and the democrats were betraying america. kind of a -- i am trying to give you a picture of what was being said in a taken for granted way in this world. they wereg was that living under occupation. in the summer of 2015, the jade helm exercises of the u.s. military in the southwest were widely seen as an intent to impose martial law in red states like texas. but, it was opinion on the populist right about the republican party establishment that was trump's most significant discovery. there, too, resentment had been simmering. 2012, theto candidacie
race became the subtext of projections like the famous accusation that obama hates white people. this created an open season on obama. he was a foreigner and therefore, a illegitimate president. he was a muslim. as late as september of 2015, 30 3% of republicans nationally believed obama was a secret muslim, according to his cnn survey. and muslims where the new enemy of the u.s., the successors to struggles against nazi-ism and communism. muslims were fighting the u.s. abroad and at home...
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at the white house, president obama awarded the table academy football team with the commander-in-chief trophy. he also spoke briefly from the rose garden. this is 10 minutes. >> ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states. [applause] >> everybody, have a seat, have a seat. welcome to the white house. congratulations to the navy midshipmen. [applause] does this get old? >> never. >> no? okay. it's good to see coach ken again. and i want to recognize vice admiral mike miller for his service to the academy and to our country. this is the second time these seniors have come here to claim the commander-in-chief's trophy. if you guys have your punch cards with you, the next one is free. [laughter] i'm pretty sure coach ken would agree that this was one of the best teams yet. first of all, you had incredible talent. senior captain cody peterson and d.j. sargenti led the defense. i hear that they're known in the locker room as "the meatheads." on a football team, though, that's high praise. this year, quarterback keenan reynolds had one of the best seasons in school history. his 3
at the white house, president obama awarded the table academy football team with the commander-in-chief trophy. he also spoke briefly from the rose garden. this is 10 minutes. >> ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states. [applause] >> everybody, have a seat, have a seat. welcome to the white house. congratulations to the navy midshipmen. [applause] does this get old? >> never. >> no? okay. it's good to see coach ken again. and i want to recognize vice...
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the white house again so the other party can explore that wilderness for a long time to come. [applause] >> tomorrow and in the days and months ahead we will say more about the important work that lies ahead for the d.l.c. to quote tony blair, our motto is a lot done, a lot still to do, from education reform, to health reform to helping president obama usher in a new responsibility era. we have a new wave of ideas to put forward and new generation of new democrats to groom, like our d.l.c. fellow rachel storch who you will hear from. and we know the battle for reform is never finished. the moment we stop challenging ourselves and each other to take on tough issues we hand the other side an opening and miss our chance to prove to the american people we will never stop fighting for real change. but tonight is a chance to remember how we got here and to pay tribute to the great insurgency al from started which modernized progressive government, made the world safe for new democrats and helped our party find the road to victory out of the agony of defeat. this morning journalist d
the white house again so the other party can explore that wilderness for a long time to come. [applause] >> tomorrow and in the days and months ahead we will say more about the important work that lies ahead for the d.l.c. to quote tony blair, our motto is a lot done, a lot still to do, from education reform, to health reform to helping president obama usher in a new responsibility era. we have a new wave of ideas to put forward and new generation of new democrats to groom, like our...
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while i appreciate president obama's comments yesterday at the white house that he was, quote, troubled by the violence , and his belief that the voices of the iranian people should, quote, heard and respected, it seems by myelitis that this administration has yet to express the unqualified support of the american people for those who are courageously taking to the streets for free elections and for democracy in iran. let me say from my heart, the american cause is freedom and in this cause the american people will not be silent. here or abroad. if the president of the united states won't express the unqualified support of our nation for the disdense in the streets of tehran, this congress must. today i'm introducing a resolution that will do just that. it will express its concern regarding the irregularities of the presidential election of 12 june, 2009. it will affirm our believe in the universalality of human rights and the democratic elections. and lastly and most importantly, madam speaker, it will express the support of the american people for all iranian citizens who struggle for
while i appreciate president obama's comments yesterday at the white house that he was, quote, troubled by the violence , and his belief that the voices of the iranian people should, quote, heard and respected, it seems by myelitis that this administration has yet to express the unqualified support of the american people for those who are courageously taking to the streets for free elections and for democracy in iran. let me say from my heart, the american cause is freedom and in this cause the...
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it is seen years, particularly white seniors. the democratic share among white seniors have been -- has been declining. while interest rates have stayed low, that is good for a lot of people. it is not good for seniors. sears would show up at my town hall meetings and i said, isn't it wonderful that interest rates are down. and they would say, you did not understand. low interest rates are not good for everybody. obama has got to figure out how to speak to seniors because they are trending in the wrong direction just as hispanics are trending in the wrong direction. >> there is no question that some elements of the republican party have done everything humanly possible to alienate the latino vote. while there is an anchor toward the republican party and many -- among many latinos, there is a disappointment in democrats. you were on our side, but did you fight for us. did you shed any blood for the dream act. they are angry at one side, disappointed in another. that is one reason why, when you look at numbers, how likely are you t
it is seen years, particularly white seniors. the democratic share among white seniors have been -- has been declining. while interest rates have stayed low, that is good for a lot of people. it is not good for seniors. sears would show up at my town hall meetings and i said, isn't it wonderful that interest rates are down. and they would say, you did not understand. low interest rates are not good for everybody. obama has got to figure out how to speak to seniors because they are trending in...
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[applause] >> in his weekly address president barack obama previews his state of the union. representative steve russell of oklahoma discusses the parties priorities. for the 114th congress. >> hi, everybody. every day, we get thousands of letters and emails at the white house from americans across the country -- and every night, i read ten of them. they tell me about their hopes and their worries, their hardships and successes. they're the americans i'm working for every day -- and this year, several of these letter writers will join me at the capitol when i deliver my annual state of the union address on tuesday night. carolyn reed wrote to me from colorado to tell me she was able to expand her business, thanks to a loan from the small business administration. he was unemployed for a while a few years ago, but today he's earned his degree and found a full-time job. victor said that he and his wife were able to afford their student loans because our country offered millions of americans the chance to cap their monthly payments as a percentage of their income -- and, because
[applause] >> in his weekly address president barack obama previews his state of the union. representative steve russell of oklahoma discusses the parties priorities. for the 114th congress. >> hi, everybody. every day, we get thousands of letters and emails at the white house from americans across the country -- and every night, i read ten of them. they tell me about their hopes and their worries, their hardships and successes. they're the americans i'm working for every day -- and...
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does that help or hinder his job as press secretary to president obama? >> well, he serves the president first before he serves the press. that's what you have to bear in mind. he knows how it works, he knows how we think. he's been in our shoes following other presidents. that is helpful to him and the white house. maybe not quite as helpful to us. >> barbara joining us from portland, oregon, we're with cbs' bill plante. good morning. >> did you think that reflected well on the president? >> i don't think the press corps hates the president at all. i think there is antagonism toward the white house in general, not toward the president in particular. we are always trying to get information they don't want us to have. remember, we are not there to be a mouthpiece for any administration. we're not on the team. that's really the important point. we're there to try, to the best of our ability, to get information out to you. now, look, if you happen to like this president, then we're probably not doing our job in your view. if you don't like the president, we'
does that help or hinder his job as press secretary to president obama? >> well, he serves the president first before he serves the press. that's what you have to bear in mind. he knows how it works, he knows how we think. he's been in our shoes following other presidents. that is helpful to him and the white house. maybe not quite as helpful to us. >> barbara joining us from portland, oregon, we're with cbs' bill plante. good morning. >> did you think that reflected well on...
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they could utilize in the white house in chairing it. i think we've tried to take that to heart. we have had many different opportunities to bring democrats over here for meetings, ceremonial functions, and many democrats say we have been to the white house more times than in the whole eight years of the obama administration. reporter: what does that tell you about the previous administration? previoushink the administration had their run objectives. i think the sense is that president obama worked hard his first couple years in congress. the republicans took over, i think his focus became more executive and trying to work on the legislative side. continue tos, we work through the legislative process throughout. reporter: what prepared you for this? marc: i'm not sure if anything prepares this -- repairs you for this. -- prepares you for this. congress who are upset. your job is to help make sure that you navigate the process and deliver on the president's agenda as best as possible. reporter: this is a town with a lot of egos. marc: the
they could utilize in the white house in chairing it. i think we've tried to take that to heart. we have had many different opportunities to bring democrats over here for meetings, ceremonial functions, and many democrats say we have been to the white house more times than in the whole eight years of the obama administration. reporter: what does that tell you about the previous administration? previoushink the administration had their run objectives. i think the sense is that president obama...
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non married women without kids, obama w -- white, obama wins by one. you get it. >> we have not talked about this. the interesting thing is the catholic vote. i think obama has taken a hit among catholic voters. i am for obama. i still think he wins the election. i am not catholic. [laughter] i do not think this issue was played very well. i do not know that he could have headed off all of the opposition from the catholic church. i think this is a potentially harmful to them -- him. >> one last question. i would like to remind online view is they can participate via twitter. we have an on-line question for you. there are two big phenomenon in this election, media and the rise of the super pac. which has more of an impact? >> super pacs. >> super pac. tom davis and i both spoke out against mccain-fiengold. what we said is this was going to force money. it is taking money away from political parties. it is going to force money into the fringes. everyone ignored us. everybody. that is exactly what has happened. it is unfortunate. you are going to have to
non married women without kids, obama w -- white, obama wins by one. you get it. >> we have not talked about this. the interesting thing is the catholic vote. i think obama has taken a hit among catholic voters. i am for obama. i still think he wins the election. i am not catholic. [laughter] i do not think this issue was played very well. i do not know that he could have headed off all of the opposition from the catholic church. i think this is a potentially harmful to them -- him....
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president obama address the economy in a white house briefing early friday morning. in response to the accusation that his domestic policies have failed, he said the private sector has been doing fine. the witnesses have to do with state and local government. he also spoke about leaks in the classified information and the american jobs act. this is about 30 minutes. >> good morning. i just want to say a few words about the economy and i will take some of your questions. today we are fighting back from the deepest recession since the great depression. our businesses have created jobs for 27 months in a row. 4.3 million jobs in all. 4.3 million jobs in all.
president obama address the economy in a white house briefing early friday morning. in response to the accusation that his domestic policies have failed, he said the private sector has been doing fine. the witnesses have to do with state and local government. he also spoke about leaks in the classified information and the american jobs act. this is about 30 minutes. >> good morning. i just want to say a few words about the economy and i will take some of your questions. today we are...
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it isn't the case today, it wasn't under obama, it wasn't under trump. it isn't under biting. --biden. i will be a president who fires a half of that bureaucracy. then we take it to the supreme court. the current supreme court agrees with me on this interpretation of the constitution. then we get to codify it into law. every president after me can do what the last five residents before we, since reagan, hasn't done. great last question, i hope you pass along those answers to the kids in your class. >> i will be doing that tonight. [applause] >> thank you very much for being here, our very first gas -- guest of this town hall. i want to thank you for taking the time to come out and be the first audience. >> the civic engagement is so important in this country. it would be weird if you agreed with 100% of the things i said, if you believe with the philosophy, if you want to talk openly in this country, join our movement. you don't have to agree with me, or even vote for me. we want to get people in this state engaged in the cycle and away that hasn't happened before. you should
it isn't the case today, it wasn't under obama, it wasn't under trump. it isn't under biting. --biden. i will be a president who fires a half of that bureaucracy. then we take it to the supreme court. the current supreme court agrees with me on this interpretation of the constitution. then we get to codify it into law. every president after me can do what the last five residents before we, since reagan, hasn't done. great last question, i hope you pass along those answers to the kids in your...
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chuck grassley, saying every senator but one wants to debate homeland security bill that will block obama immigration, but democrats filibuster. from the wall street journal the white house plans to play up the role of the homeland security department. they will try to keep the heat on lawmakers by keeping up the department's role in combating terrorism and violent extremism. the event comes after executions by islamic state militants and attacks in paris and copenhagen. with congress having left town, lawmakers have a handful of days to resolve the funding impasse before the department runs out of money. back to your calls. paul, california. caller: i watch every day and i watch every day, your program. you are doing a good job. i am trying to explain to people, what is executive order? he only takes executive order when republicans refuse the immigration reform. almost two years, maybe more than two years, immigration is broken in this country. republicans do not want it solved. i do not know why they are fighting for not funding for dhs. host: the gop's hot potato, they say mitch mccon
chuck grassley, saying every senator but one wants to debate homeland security bill that will block obama immigration, but democrats filibuster. from the wall street journal the white house plans to play up the role of the homeland security department. they will try to keep the heat on lawmakers by keeping up the department's role in combating terrorism and violent extremism. the event comes after executions by islamic state militants and attacks in paris and copenhagen. with congress having...
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everybody is blaming this anon obama. no, it is these rich, white men who are republicans. they want to go back to the time when my grandmother was working for them. guest: there is a reality today that it is a global economy. republicans and democrats alike -- president clinton, one of his hallmarks was pushing the democratic party away from isolationism, really having their heads in the sand, and that every president has agreed that that is the right way to move in the future. we cannot create jobs in the country and must -- unless we empower the people who will have job creation. we have been saying clearly, when you grow the government side we have done, you increase the regulatory tax burden, like we have done, you do not provide the climate in which investors will invest, create new technologies for our children and people who need jobs today. that is what the two party stands for. i think you will see the economy get better once we can demonstrate to the business community that we can have a healthy environment. our goal is not to help rich people. our goal is to hel
everybody is blaming this anon obama. no, it is these rich, white men who are republicans. they want to go back to the time when my grandmother was working for them. guest: there is a reality today that it is a global economy. republicans and democrats alike -- president clinton, one of his hallmarks was pushing the democratic party away from isolationism, really having their heads in the sand, and that every president has agreed that that is the right way to move in the future. we cannot...
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jay carney says state of the union speech will be a book end to president obama's speech last month in kansas. president roosevelt outlined his agenda for new nationalism. the white house says the theme is, quote, building a country and an economy where we reward hard work and responsibility and where everyone does their fair share. here's the president's speech in kansas. [cheers and applause] >> thank you! thank you! thank you. thank you very much. thank you! thank you very much. thank you everybody. please have a seat. thank you so much. thank you. good afternoon everybody. >> yeah! >> well, i want to start by thanking a few folks who joined us today. we've got the mayor here. [applause] >> we have your superintendent, gary french in the house. [cheers and applause] >> and we have the principal of the high school doug chisholm. [cheers and applause] >> and i have brought your former governor, who is doing now an outstanding job as secretary of health and human services, kathleen sebelius is in the house! [cheers and applause] >> we love kathleen. [laughter] >> well, it is great to b
jay carney says state of the union speech will be a book end to president obama's speech last month in kansas. president roosevelt outlined his agenda for new nationalism. the white house says the theme is, quote, building a country and an economy where we reward hard work and responsibility and where everyone does their fair share. here's the president's speech in kansas. [cheers and applause] >> thank you! thank you! thank you. thank you very much. thank you! thank you very much. thank...
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headline.ore will president obama will give his last speech as commander in chief. join us today at the clock eastern live on c-span. >> during campaign 2016, c-span takes you on the road to the white house. we bring you live coverage c-span, c-span.org, and c-span radio. tuesday, ted cruz of texas announced carly fiorina as his running mate if he wins the republican nomination. the announcement took place in indianapolis. this is just over 45 minutes. [applause] god bless the great state of indiana. elections are about choices. the republican party faces a choice today. indiana and america, i believe, want to unite behind a positive, optimistic,forward-looking, conservative campaign based on real policy solutions to the problems. [applause] and the american people deserve a real choice in november. a choice, and not an echo. a meaningful distinction. if we come to november and the american people are given a choice between two big government liberals two two washington insiders enmeshed , in the corruption of washington, then we as a republican party will have fail
headline.ore will president obama will give his last speech as commander in chief. join us today at the clock eastern live on c-span. >> during campaign 2016, c-span takes you on the road to the white house. we bring you live coverage c-span, c-span.org, and c-span radio. tuesday, ted cruz of texas announced carly fiorina as his running mate if he wins the republican nomination. the announcement took place in indianapolis. this is just over 45 minutes. [applause] god bless the great state...
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as president obama considers new strikes, the white house has begun a diplomatic campaign to enlist allies and neighbors in the region to increase the oppositionserious rather late but in any case -- in some cases to provide support to military operations. tothe long run, if we wish break the cycle of global terrorism whether it is isis or other movements in the future, notes and aler piece on avenging james foley --" the conditions and basic and enduring grievances in islam countries that jihadist movements have exploited must be addressed. foreign boats on the ground a dictator supported by the was out of convenience, failure to end a half-century of israeli occupation of palestinian lands, the treatment of palestinians as a paradigm for treatment of other muslims, the u.s. employment of the region as an eternal cockpit for proxy wars. that's a great phrase. you have the gulf states are some of them involved in supporting proxy wars and the characterization of the u.s.. recent events continue the trajectory of u.s. and eu failure to take stronger principle stand. in egypt on that militar
as president obama considers new strikes, the white house has begun a diplomatic campaign to enlist allies and neighbors in the region to increase the oppositionserious rather late but in any case -- in some cases to provide support to military operations. tothe long run, if we wish break the cycle of global terrorism whether it is isis or other movements in the future, notes and aler piece on avenging james foley --" the conditions and basic and enduring grievances in islam countries that...
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reporter: what will the white house do on immigration? sanctuary cities and sinks where counties say -- and sanctuary counties say, we don't care. what do you do about countries who want allow those people to come back? sec. spicer: i think the first step, paul, is the funding piece. this is a multistep problem. that's why you've started to see different executive orders rolled out, then there is the congressional piece that we have to do legislatively. to the extent that he can handle it with executive orders and memoranda to start curbing the problem of illegal immigration -- it's also about -- we talked a little bit about it yesterday in terms of funding. there's a taxpayer issue here. you've got the american people out there working and then having their money sent to places where people that aren't gettingcountry legally, sent to cities that are therefore using their tax dollars. it's not a one step solution. i think that's why you've got the wall. you've got some funding issues. you've got the vetting. but it's not a one step proces
reporter: what will the white house do on immigration? sanctuary cities and sinks where counties say -- and sanctuary counties say, we don't care. what do you do about countries who want allow those people to come back? sec. spicer: i think the first step, paul, is the funding piece. this is a multistep problem. that's why you've started to see different executive orders rolled out, then there is the congressional piece that we have to do legislatively. to the extent that he can handle it with...
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the white house says the president has not approved military action inside syria. the white house has launched against islamic state in neighboring iraq. the group controls areas in both countries. we could hear more about this and the president this afternoon. you scheduled to speak at the american legion national convention at noon and charlotte, north carolina. we plan to have live coverage of the president's comments. he is also expected to announce executive actions to improve the mental health and well-being of veterans. shortly after that, the new veterans affairs secretary will address the national convention. he has called for the resignation of eric shinseki four months ago. robert mcdonald took over the leadership at the end of july. live later this afternoon with a discussion on the future of the european union. . taking part in the wilson center, taking part at 330 eastern on c-span. heardsc
the white house says the president has not approved military action inside syria. the white house has launched against islamic state in neighboring iraq. the group controls areas in both countries. we could hear more about this and the president this afternoon. you scheduled to speak at the american legion national convention at noon and charlotte, north carolina. we plan to have live coverage of the president's comments. he is also expected to announce executive actions to improve the mental...
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. >> in remarks at the white house, president obama called the terror attack in nice, france, sickening and said the united states stands with the french people during the difficult time and although no group has claimed responsibility for the incident, the president says iciss will be defeated and the president spoke with members of the diplomatic core. his is about 10 minutes. [applause] president obama: good afternoon everyone. i just had that opportunity to greet each of you in person. and we welcome all of you. each year the diplomatic corps comes so we can say thank you for the partnership between our nations and our peoples and re-affirm our shared commitment to promoting security and peace and human dignity around the world. viously, we come here with heavier hearts than normal. overnight in nice, we witnessed another tragic and appalling attack on the freedom and the peace that we cherish. today our hearts are with the people of france. and with all the innocent men, women and so many children who were hurt or killed in this sickening attack. this includes americans that we kno
. >> in remarks at the white house, president obama called the terror attack in nice, france, sickening and said the united states stands with the french people during the difficult time and although no group has claimed responsibility for the incident, the president says iciss will be defeated and the president spoke with members of the diplomatic core. his is about 10 minutes. [applause] president obama: good afternoon everyone. i just had that opportunity to greet each of you in...
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i urge the prompt and favorable contribution of this proposal, signed, barack obama, the white house, june 9, 2009. the speaker pro tempore: referred to the committee on the budget and ordered printed. under the speaker's announced policy of january 6, 2009, and under a previous order of the house, the following members are recognized for five minutes. ms. woolsey of california. mr. poe of texas. mr. poe of texas. mr. poe: mr. speaker, noble sacrifice dominates the character of a man so willing willly dedicated in his life for others. there are none who understand that any better today than the men and women in our u.s. military. they personify the very he essence of what it means to be an american. today under the morning sky at arlington cemetery, myself and other members of congress, rob witman from virginia, jo bonner from alabama and senator sessions from alabama, joined several other hundred members of family and friends as a 21-gun salute and "taps" was played for the united states air force lieutenant clon, mark e. straten ii. the somber silence of the gravesites were broken w
i urge the prompt and favorable contribution of this proposal, signed, barack obama, the white house, june 9, 2009. the speaker pro tempore: referred to the committee on the budget and ordered printed. under the speaker's announced policy of january 6, 2009, and under a previous order of the house, the following members are recognized for five minutes. ms. woolsey of california. mr. poe of texas. mr. poe of texas. mr. poe: mr. speaker, noble sacrifice dominates the character of a man so willing...
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. >> next first lady michelle obama well comes military families to the white house for a preview of christmas decorations. this is about 15 minutes. >> good morning. my name is diane cole and i am thrilled and honored to be standing here addressing some of our military personnel and their families. when i applied to volunteer at the white house to decorate for this holiday season, i never thought i would be standing here. and, yes, i am extremely nervous. my son charles, who is here with me today, joined the u.s. army in 2002. he was trained as a telecommunications specialist and assisted in allowing soldiers and multinational forces to communicate in the battlefield. he was assigned to the first infantry division and deployed in support of operation iraqi freedom in 2004. after this deployment, he was promoted to sergeant and took charge of his own team in 2006 for 16 months in baghdad. he was part of the surge in during that deployment, which allowed a further transition of u.s. to iraqi control. since leaving active duty, he has served two years in the army reserves, has been att
. >> next first lady michelle obama well comes military families to the white house for a preview of christmas decorations. this is about 15 minutes. >> good morning. my name is diane cole and i am thrilled and honored to be standing here addressing some of our military personnel and their families. when i applied to volunteer at the white house to decorate for this holiday season, i never thought i would be standing here. and, yes, i am extremely nervous. my son charles, who is...
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my hope would be he would say don't tell me about the bush and obama white houses. tell me what functionally needs to happen and let's see if we can get by with the fewest possible people. host: two final questions on the vice-presidency. if he offered you the job, would you take it? mr. gingrich: i don't know. we would have to talk about what did he mean by the job. host: and if you liked the parameters and the portfolio? be gingrich: i think i would hard-pressed -- my dad served 29 years in the military -- i think i would be pretty hard-pressed to say no. president of the united states asks you to do something it is very hard to say no. host: and if he does not ask you? mr. gingrich: there are lots of good people. ted corker, governor fallon of oklahoma. is a very attractive option. senator tim scott would be very compelling. african-american, cruyff republican, has done very well, very popular back home. i think trump has a lot of choices. host: and finally what does this campaign feel like to you? you've been through a lot over the years. you laugh? mr. gingrich
my hope would be he would say don't tell me about the bush and obama white houses. tell me what functionally needs to happen and let's see if we can get by with the fewest possible people. host: two final questions on the vice-presidency. if he offered you the job, would you take it? mr. gingrich: i don't know. we would have to talk about what did he mean by the job. host: and if you liked the parameters and the portfolio? be gingrich: i think i would hard-pressed -- my dad served 29 years in...